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The '''Gaising''' or '''Gaiziņkalns''' (German: Mesenberg), at 312 m (1,024 feet<ref>[http://www.lgia.gov.lv/Aktualitates/2016/11_novembris/22-1.aspx Gaiziņkalna augstuma precizēšana] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161124024631/http://www.lgia.gov.lv/Aktualitates/2016/11_novembris/22-1.aspx |date=2016-11-24 }} Latvijas Ģeotelpiskās informācijas aģentūra</ref>) above sea level, is the highest point in [[Latvia]]. It is situated in the [[Vidzeme Upland]] a short distance to the west of the town of [[Madona, Latvia|Madona]], central [[Vidzeme]]. |
The '''Gaising''' or '''Gaiziņkalns''' (German: Mesenberg), at 312 m (1,024 feet<ref>[http://www.lgia.gov.lv/Aktualitates/2016/11_novembris/22-1.aspx Gaiziņkalna augstuma precizēšana] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161124024631/http://www.lgia.gov.lv/Aktualitates/2016/11_novembris/22-1.aspx |date=2016-11-24 }} Latvijas Ģeotelpiskās informācijas aģentūra</ref>) above sea level, is the highest point in [[Latvia]]. It is situated in the [[Vidzeme Upland]] a short distance to the west of the town of [[Madona, Latvia|Madona]], central [[Vidzeme]]. |
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Although only relatively low, Gaiziņkalns has been developed into a skiing area with three slopes and several guesthouses.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.madona.lv/turisms/ui/?&s=1271029452&fu=show&id=124&ln=en|title=Golgata Recreation Center (Gaiziņkalns)|author=Madonas novads|accessdate=April 12, 2014}}</ref> In order to rival [[Suur Munamägi]] - the highest point of neighbouring [[Estonia]] at 318 metres - a tower was built which exceeds the latter in height. Although the construction work was not finished, the tower became a popular tourist attraction, which led to its closure due to the serious risk to safety. The tower was demolished in December 2012, and the rubble removed. There is a nearby multilingual sign marking the high point, but nothing at the natural summit itself. |
Although only relatively low, Gaiziņkalns has been developed into a skiing area with three slopes and several guesthouses.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.madona.lv/turisms/ui/?&s=1271029452&fu=show&id=124&ln=en|title=Golgata Recreation Center (Gaiziņkalns)|author=Madonas novads|accessdate=April 12, 2014}}</ref> In order to rival [[Suur Munamägi]] - the highest point of neighbouring [[Estonia]] at 318 metres - a tower was built which exceeds the latter in height. Although the construction work was not finished, the tower became a popular tourist attraction, which led to its closure due to the serious risk to safety. The tower was demolished in December 2012, and the rubble removed. There is a nearby multilingual sign marking the high point, but nothing at the natural summit itself. |
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[[File:Gaizinkalan_DA_nogaze.JPG|thumb|left|View from Gaiziņkalns]] |
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| Gaiziņkalns | |
|---|---|
 A flagpole with a replica of the demolished tower. | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 312 m (1,024 ft) |
| Isolation | 114.91 km (71.40 mi)  to Suur Munamägi |
| Listing | Country high point |
| Coordinates | 56°52′12.93″N 25°57′33.68″E / 56.8702583°N 25.9593556°E |
| Geography | |
  Gaiziņkalns Location of in Latvia | |
| Location | Bērzaune parish, Madona Municipality, Latvia |
The Gaising or Gaiziņkalns (German: Mesenberg), at 312 m (1,024 feet[1]) above sea level, is the highest point in Latvia. It is situated in the Vidzeme Upland a short distance to the west of the town of Madona, central Vidzeme.
Although only relatively low, Gaiziņkalns has been developed into a skiing area with three slopes and several guesthouses.[2] In order to rival Suur Munamägi - the highest point of neighbouring Estonia at 318 metres - a tower was built which exceeds the latter in height. Although the construction work was not finished, the tower became a popular tourist attraction, which led to its closure due to the serious risk to safety. The tower was demolished in December 2012, and the rubble removed. There is a nearby multilingual sign marking the high point, but nothing at the natural summit itself.
See also
References
- ^ Gaiziņkalna augstuma precizēšana Archived 2016-11-24 at the Wayback Machine Latvijas Ģeotelpiskās informācijas aģentūra
- ^ Madonas novads. "Golgata Recreation Center (Gaiziņkalns)". Retrieved April 12, 2014.
External links
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